Stewart Anderson: World bowls champion

Stewart Anderson: World bowls champion

AUCHINLECK bowler Stewart Anderson was crowned WBT world singles champion for the second time on Sunday.

Stewart beat English surprise package Simon Skelton by two sets to one in a tense final at Potters Leisure Resort, Hopton-on-Sea.

After travelling back from Norfolk on Monday, the 33-year-old was happy to be back home.

He told the Chronicle: "It's been good, obviously I was over the moon on Sunday but I'm glad to be back down to earth now. "My first title will always be the best but to be named a multiple world champion is a dream come true. Eight years ago I was 79th in the world and now I'm provisional number one. I never thought I would get there.

"I had a disappointing start to the tournament in the pairs. I lost with one of my best friends Darren [Burnett] to the Australian qualifiers but I was in good form in the singles and I managed to produce the goods."

The world title was Stewart's second WBT title in a row after taking home the Scottish International Open trophy in November.

Although he's no longer affiliated with Auchinleck Indoor Bowling Club, Stewart still has a place in his heart for the club that started his career almost two decades ago.

He added: "I've been bowling for 19 years but I don't bowl out of Auchinleck anymore. A lot of thanks goes to Margaret Bingham though.

"She kept me on the right path in the junior ranks and she got me through the harder times when I could have just given up. I've always got Auchinleck in my thoughts.

"I wouldn't say Margaret got me to where I am today – you have to do that yourself – but I'm thankful for everything she's done."

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